Question 1

Triangular muscles, like the pectoralis major are also called _____ muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  circular 
B)  convergent 
C)  bipennate 
D)  parallel 
A)  circular 
B)  convergent 
C)  bipennate 
D)  parallel B

Question 2

In order for both eyes to direct their gaze to the right, which of the following muscles are used? (1) right lateral rectus
(2) right medial rectus
(3) left lateral rectus
(4) left medial rectus

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3 
B)  2 and 4 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1 and 4 
E)  1, 2, 3 
A)  1 and 3 
B)  2 and 4 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1 and 4 
E)  1, 2, 3 D

Question 3

In the body's lever systems, the

Accepted Answer

A)  joint represents the fulcrum point. 
B)  force or pull is applied by the bone. 
C)  fulcrum is the part being moved. 
D)  weight is the muscle mass. 
E)  lever is a pivot point. 
A)  joint represents the fulcrum point. 
B)  force or pull is applied by the bone. 
C)  fulcrum is the part being moved. 
D)  weight is the muscle mass. 
E)  lever is a pivot point. A

Question 4

-Label muscle "A" on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  linea alba 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  rectus abdominis 
D)  external oblique 
E)  internal oblique 
A)  linea alba 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  rectus abdominis 
D)  external oblique 
E)  internal oblique

Question 5

-Label muscle "E" on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  linea alba 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  rectus abdominis 
D)  external oblique 
E)  internal oblique 
A)  linea alba 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  rectus abdominis 
D)  external oblique 
E)  internal oblique

Question 6

Closing or puckering the lips is the action of the _____ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  auricularis 
B)  orbicularis oris 
C)  orbicularis oculi 
D)  levator anguli oris 
E)  zygomaticus 
A)  auricularis 
B)  orbicularis oris 
C)  orbicularis oculi 
D)  levator anguli oris 
E)  zygomaticus

Question 7

The brachioradialis is named for its

Accepted Answer

A)  function and orientation. 
B)  origin and insertion. 
C)  location and size. 
D)  function and size. 
E)  type and shape. 
A)  function and orientation. 
B)  origin and insertion. 
C)  location and size. 
D)  function and size. 
E)  type and shape.

Question 8

Of the following muscles of the head, which one wraps around the orbits?

Accepted Answer

A)  nasalis 
B)  temporalis 
C)  orbicularis oculi 
D)  masseter 
E)  orbicularis oris 
A)  nasalis 
B)  temporalis 
C)  orbicularis oculi 
D)  masseter 
E)  orbicularis oris

Question 9

Which back muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  erector spinae 
B)  longissimus capitis 
C)  interspinales 
D)  multifidus 
E)  psoas minor 
A)  erector spinae 
B)  longissimus capitis 
C)  interspinales 
D)  multifidus 
E)  psoas minor

Question 10

The gluteus maximus

Accepted Answer

A)  does most of the work in "sit-ups." 
B)  accounts for a sprinter's stance. 
C)  allows one to sit cross-legged. 
D)  is used in the knee-jerk reflex. 
E)  is a common site for injections. 
A)  does most of the work in "sit-ups." 
B)  accounts for a sprinter's stance. 
C)  allows one to sit cross-legged. 
D)  is used in the knee-jerk reflex. 
E)  is a common site for injections.

Question 11

-What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  biceps brachii 
E)  serratus anterior 
A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  biceps brachii 
E)  serratus anterior

Question 12

Contracting the trapezius muscle would

Accepted Answer

A)  extend the neck. 
B)  flex the neck. 
C)  laterally flex the neck. 
D)  rotate the head toward the left. 
E)  extend and laterally flex the neck. 
A)  extend the neck. 
B)  flex the neck. 
C)  laterally flex the neck. 
D)  rotate the head toward the left. 
E)  extend and laterally flex the neck.

Question 13

-Label muscle "C" on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  orbicularis oculi 
B)  temporalis 
C)  trapezius 
D)  sternocleidomastoid 
E)  masseter 
A)  orbicularis oculi 
B)  temporalis 
C)  trapezius 
D)  sternocleidomastoid 
E)  masseter

Question 14

The teres major and teres minor are not involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  extension of the arm. 
B)  adduction of the arm. 
C)  medial rotation of the arm. 
D)  lateral rotation of the arm. 
E)  flexion and abduction of the arm. 
A)  extension of the arm. 
B)  adduction of the arm. 
C)  medial rotation of the arm. 
D)  lateral rotation of the arm. 
E)  flexion and abduction of the arm.

Question 15

Which of the following muscles does NOT extend the neck?

Accepted Answer

A)  trapezius 
B)  semispinalis capitis 
C)  longissimus capitis 
D)  longus capitis 
E)  splenius capitis 
A)  trapezius 
B)  semispinalis capitis 
C)  longissimus capitis 
D)  longus capitis 
E)  splenius capitis

Question 16

Contraction of the inferior rectus muscle directs the pupil to look

Accepted Answer

A)  up. 
B)  obliquely. 
C)  to the side. 
D)  to the nose. 
E)  down. 
A)  up. 
B)  obliquely. 
C)  to the side. 
D)  to the nose. 
E)  down.

Question 17

The anconeus works with the triceps brachii to

Accepted Answer

A)  supinate the forearm. 
B)  extend the forearm. 
C)  pronate the forearm. 
D)  flex the forearm. 
E)  rotate the forearm. 
A)  supinate the forearm. 
B)  extend the forearm. 
C)  pronate the forearm. 
D)  flex the forearm. 
E)  rotate the forearm.

Question 18

When you "pull your tummy in" and compress your abdomen, you use the rectus abdominis, external abdominal oblique, internal abdominal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles. This is an example of muscles working as

Accepted Answer

A)  fixators. 
B)  synergists. 
C)  antagonists. 
D)  prime movers. 
E)  cooperatives. 
A)  fixators. 
B)  synergists. 
C)  antagonists. 
D)  prime movers. 
E)  cooperatives.

Question 19

Which muscle fixes the clavicle or elevates the first rib?

Accepted Answer

A)  levator scapulae 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  pectoralis minor 
D)  subclavius 
E)  rhomboideus major 
A)  levator scapulae 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  pectoralis minor 
D)  subclavius 
E)  rhomboideus major

Question 20

Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one does NOT pull the leg forward?

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps femoris 
B)  rectus femoris 
C)  vastus lateralis 
D)  vastus medialis 
E)  vastus intermedius 
A)  biceps femoris 
B)  rectus femoris 
C)  vastus lateralis 
D)  vastus medialis 
E)  vastus intermedius

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Triangular muscles, like the pectoralis major are also called _____ muscles.

In order for both eyes to direct their gaze to the right, which of the following muscles are used? (1) right lateral rectus (2) right medial rectus (3) left lateral rectus (4) left medial rectus

In the body's lever systems, the

-Label muscle "A" on the diagram.

-Label muscle "E" on the diagram.

Closing or puckering the lips is the action of the _____ muscle.

The brachioradialis is named for its

Of the following muscles of the head, which one wraps around the orbits?

Which back muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column?

The gluteus maximus

-What does "B" represent?

Contracting the trapezius muscle would

-Label muscle "C" on the diagram.

The teres major and teres minor are not involved in

Which of the following muscles does NOT extend the neck?

Contraction of the inferior rectus muscle directs the pupil to look

The anconeus works with the triceps brachii to

When you "pull your tummy in" and compress your abdomen, you use the rectus abdominis, external abdominal oblique, internal abdominal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles. This is an example of muscles working as

Which muscle fixes the clavicle or elevates the first rib?

Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one does NOT pull the leg forward?

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